How many of us need me time? Whether we're introverted or extroverted, we all can have days that get us down. Days that are hard. I know that when I come home from a long day at work, school or both, I just need to take some to myself.

I need "me time." Time where I don't really have to talk to people and I can recollect myself. This way I don't say or do anything I would regret. I don't want to act out in anger to someone to let out my hard day.

I need to go and do my thing before rejoining everyone (i.e. friends and family) around me so that I can be the best version of myself to them. Sometimes you need to love yourself first before you go love and serve others. I know there are those who don't really have time to have time to themselves each day.

That can be hard. Most mothers devote so much of their time and energy to their kids that there often little to no time left for themselves. The "me time" is often hard to get for them. Mothers are just an example of giving until there is nothing left.

There are those who are not necessarily mothers who struggle to find time for themselves. Here's my advice. Take what time you can. I'm not saying run to your room and lock the door every time you can. What I mean is, if you are having a hard day or moment, just take a step back from the situation and breath. Just breath.

Because moments like that are easier to come by than the large chunks of time devoted to you. You'll feel like you're living in the moment more than just trying to survive the week. I've found survival mode to be more stressful than taking it day by day.

I showed up to class the other day, forgetting I had a test that day. Instead of freaking out like I used to do, I was able to laugh it off. I did a once-over of my notes and proceeded with the test. I probably should have studied for the test, but in that moment of realizing I had a test, I wasn't stressed.

I took a step back, breathed (really, I just laughed) and moved on. I didn't dwell on it. I didn't think woe is me. I realized I could minimize the stress in my life if I chose joy in the stressful moments. Do I still get stressed?

Absolutely. However, I am stressed less. I stress less about the little things and I am more joyful in those moments than I have ever been. If you take these little moments, your bad days will become so much more peaceful.

Yes, they will still be hard, but they will become more bearable. Your struggles will become lighter. You can't wish your problems, but you choose to rise above them. You can choose to not let them consume you.

Because it is very important to know you are more than your struggles. You are more than the bad days that you have. Just remember that the bad days are reminders to cherish and enjoy the good days. Take time for yourself amidst the craziness and remember to just breathe. "Falling down is how we grow. Staying down is how we die." (unknown)